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With the coldest season getting closer and closer, now is the time to give consideration to your home’s heating system. It is expected to be a very harsh winter this year, so you need to make sure your furnace will be able to keep everyone in your home warm. In...

It may have snuck up on us, but the cold season has arrived. Sure, we may still have some pretty warm days for a little while, but the mornings and nights are another story. If you have to get up early, you certainly know about this firsthand. It is the time of year...

As we move into the colder season, and switch the thermostat function from “Cool” to “Heat,” you will notice a substantial difference in the way the air in your home feels. Turning on the heat actually reduces the humidity in your home from an optimal level of 40-50...

Safety & Comfort

‘Tis the season — the season for sniffling, sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes! That’s right. It’s allergy season. While some indoor allergens, like dust, exist in your vents and around your home year-round, diminishing your home’s indoor air quality, others –...

Just because your home’s heating and cooling systems have been working well, don’t be guilty of overlooking their regular maintenance. The systems that you depend on have many moving parts that need to be examined, fine-tuned and lubricated every year. The changing of...

Heating

With the coldest season getting closer and closer, now is the time to give consideration to your home’s heating system. It is expected to be a very harsh winter this year, so you need to make sure your furnace will be able to keep everyone in your home warm. In...

It may have snuck up on us, but the cold season has arrived. Sure, we may still have some pretty warm days for a little while, but the mornings and nights are another story. If you have to get up early, you certainly know about this firsthand. It is the time of year...

As we move into the colder season, and switch the thermostat function from “Cool” to “Heat,” you will notice a substantial difference in the way the air in your home feels. Turning on the heat actually reduces the humidity in your home from an optimal level of 40-50...

More common than you think, heating equipment breakdowns happen on the coldest days of the year, but, unfortunately, it’s usually not the fault of the equipment. Many people are guilty of neglecting their home’s comfort system. Without a regular...

Autumn has kicked in with its temperature variations. Sometime in the last few weeks, you probably turned your heat on at least once, and you’ve discovered whether your system is going to work like a charm, or if you need to make an appointment for furnace repair....

While it isn’t new technology, geothermal heating hasn’t become the popular HVAC system for residential use that it should have by now. Considering that it efficiently maintains indoor temperatures with hidden, quiet equipment that requires only minimal maintenance...

Cooling

Watch this Angie’s List video to learn the importance of having you AC tuned up before the summer heat arrives. Call us today at 336-774-1818 to schedule your Precision Tune-up appointment! angieslist.com/review/318604 Visit our Angie’s List Ratings and Reviews site...

It is starting to get pretty hot out there, isn’t it? It will not be long now before the thermostat climbs well over 80 and just sits there for a few months. Have you turned your air conditioner on yet? If not, you should do so soon, just to make sure that it is...

At Gwyn Services, we offer 24-hour, seven-day-a-week emergency service for all of your electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling needs. Now that the long, cold winter is over, though, let’s focus for a bit on your home’s air conditioning system. If you do need AC...

Several times this year already we’ve heard someone say, “It’s just about time to turn on the cooling system. But, it’s an old one and I sure hope it still works! I hate to think about having to fix whatever has gone wrong.” If this is you, then it’s time we had a...

Is your air conditioning system ready for an AC tune up? There are certain maintenance tasks, such as changing the air filters, which you can perform on your own. But only an HVAC specialist can ensure your air conditioner is running at peak efficiency and will...

Most homes in warmer climates have an air conditioner. Whether it’s a luxury or a necessity, homeowners should understand their systems so that they may avoid costly mistakes. The first modern air conditioner was built in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier. He designed...

Plumbing

If you have used Gwyn Services for your home’s electrical needs or your heating and air conditioning systems, you already know that we are responsive to your calls and give you the highest quality products and most professional service available. But, you may not...

So the long, cold winter is finally over. Though certainly not as brutal as in some parts of the country, the Triad area got its fair share of snow, ice, and freezing rain. How did your home make it through? Have you given the exterior, including the roof, a good...

Home innovation has come a long way in recent years. There are many things that have been developed for your home that make life a lot easier and a variety of tasks more convenient. One area that has seen vast improvements is home water heating. Water heaters have...

When water freezes, it expands, which can lead to bursting pipes. Pipes that are in unheated areas, like water supply lines in your basement, are especially at risk for freezing. So how can you prevent pipes from freezing in the winter? Use the following tips:...

There are few things that irk a homeowner more than a plumbing problem. There’s no getting around them, either. Unless you have an extraordinarily accommodating next-door neighbor who doesn’t mind you coming over to use their bathroom, or you have figured...

Imagine the structural and cosmetic damage and the inconvenience you would experience if a leak from your home’s water heater went undetected. Think about the operational destruction and disruption of business caused by an unnoticed cracked pipe in your company’s...

Throughout history, people have constructed systems to make accessing and utilizing water easier. Though there are several cultures that implemented water sanitation in ancient times, Crete is credited with the first underground plumbing system. Since then, the...

Electrical

COPING WITH POWER OUTAGE: A power outage that lasts only a couple of hours is generally nothing to be concerned about, but sudden power outages that leave you, your family, and your home without power for extended periods of time can be frustrating. There are a...

Imagine coming home from work, pulling into your driveway. Accents and architectural details are highlighted against the structure of your home, much in a way you’ve never noticed before, and the ambient, soothing glow welcomes you like a sanctuary from the world...

Are you looking for an electrician in Winston-Salem? Not all electricians are the same, and it’s important to find one you can trust. Your home’s electrical systems not only work to keep you cool through the hottest summer months here in Winston-Salem, but they...

Do light bulbs in your home “pop” for no apparent reason? Do you frequently blow circuit breakers, causing the electric power in a certain part of your home to shut down? Do outlets or switches in your home die with no obvious cause? These are all signs your home...

This is certainly the time of year when the weather can be extremely unpredictable. Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and other winter weather can wreak havoc on everything. You just never know when a storm may hit and cause all kinds of trouble, including knocking out your...

There aren’t many words that can strike fear in a homeowner’s heart as much as “electrical problems.” Electrical problems can be serious and ultimately very costly. Here are some warning signs: Shocks If you get shocked from an appliance, the...

How much food do you have stored in your home refrigerator and freezer that would spoil if your home lost power? How much do you rely on your home computer for vital business or important socializing or significant family connections? How much do you depend on...

Gwyn Services and Honeywell generators make the perfect combination! Gwyn Services has been committed to maintaining and improving homes in the Piedmont Triad since 1972. It only fits that we would partner with Honeywell- one of the oldest American companies known for...